When Tantra is mentioned today, it usually refers to Neo-Tantra - a modern, Western-oriented form of Tantra that enhances the quality of sexual and sensual experiences by supporting individuals on their path to ecstatic heart opening. In contrast, Jewel in the Lotus is based on the original, deeply spiritually oriented Tantric Kriya Yoga in the tradition of Babaji. The highly effective elements of this form of Tantra prepare individuals to handle increasingly intense energies and allow for a gradual approach to a supreme, all-encompassing consciousness. It also integrates modern aspects that enable Western individuals to bring their burdens of life-denying core beliefs and unexpressed emotions into awareness and release them. Jewel in the Lotus stands in the tradition of ancient Tantras.